Zhang Ailing is an important figure in the history of modern Chinese literature. Her works not only deeply reflect the social reality at that time, but also inherit the essence of traditional novel art and develop it to a new height. Zhang Ailing's works usually have a strong traditional culture. She is good at using traditional narrative techniques, characters and language styles to create a unique literary atmosphere. Her works often depicted the complexity of human nature, and through the deep description of the character's psychology, she showed the various defects and beauty of human nature. At the same time, Zhang Ailing was also good at using a unique perspective and narrative method to create a unique literary effect. Zhang Ailing's inheritance and development of traditional novel art are mainly manifested in the following aspects: Inherit the essence of traditional novels. Zhang Ailing inherited many excellent elements of traditional novels, such as story plot, character image, language style and so on. The characters in her works were usually complex and real. She was good at using delicate descriptions to show the inner world of the characters. 2. To develop the art of traditional novels. Zhang Ailing not only inherited the essence of traditional novels, but also constantly created new ideas. She developed the art of traditional novels by creating new literary effects through her unique perspective and narrative method. For example, her works often used psychological and sociological knowledge to explore the nature of human nature and social problems. 3. Use modern literary techniques. Zhang Ailing not only used traditional literary techniques but also modern literary techniques. For example, her works often used modern narrative techniques and symbolism to create unique literary effects. Zhang Ailing's works not only deeply reflected the social reality at that time, but also inherited the essence of traditional novel art and developed it to a new height. Her works had a unique literary style and depth of thought, which had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature.